Understanding Drugs of Abuse: The Processes of Addiction, Treatment, And Recovery

-What is addiction? -How do you know if someone is addicted? -Are some people more prone to addiction than others? -Are some drugs more addictive than others? -How can you help someone who doesnÂt want help? Understanding Drugs of Abuse is designed to bring the everyday reader face-to-face with drugs of abuse and addiction. Through frank, no-nonsense explanations of the stimulants, depressants, psychedelics, and inhalants, this accessible guide will help the reader to understand how drugs of abuse affect thinking, behavior, perceptions, and emotions. It also examines the effects addiction has on the addictÂs family. Understanding Drugs of Abuse demystifies the treatment process by explaining what types of treatment are available, what actually happens during treatment, and what patients and their families can expect during the treatment process. The book also describes the recovery process and will help people identify good recoveryÂas well as recognize poor recovery and the warning signs of relapse. Perhaps